Scientist I - In Vitro Pharmacology

Make your mark for patients

We are seeking to hire an exceptional Scientist - In Vitro Pharmacology to join the US In Vitro Pharmacology group based in Cambridge, MA and to contribute to drug discovery efforts with an emphasis on muscle biology. This is a lab-based function with the responsibility of designing, characterizing and deploying in vitro models and other cellular/biochemical assays to be utilized in early drug discovery for multiple therapeutic programs and target discovery efforts.This is a lab-based function with the responsibility of designing, characterizing and deploying in vitro models and other cellular/biochemical assays to be utilized in early drug discovery for multiple therapeutic programs and target discovery efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assay Development: Design, characterize and validate bespoke assays to support muscle therapeutic programs.
• Assay Execution: Conduct cell-based functional assays to characterize compounds or validate new targets.
• Muscle Biology: Perform in vitro assays to enhance understanding of neuromuscular disease biology.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate translational biology insights into therapeutic programs or new target proposals.
• Data Management: Document, analyze, and present data to internal teams.

Interested? For this role we are looking for and individuals with the following education, experience, and skills:

• Either an MS with >4 years of industry experience OR a PhD with 0-2 years relevant experience
• Skeletal muscle biology expertise
• Experience and working knowledge of in vitro pharmacology, cell biology, molecular biology, and lab automation
• Excellent communication skills with the proven ability to build collaborative relationships and work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Works under general direction and may consult management to obtain information to build consensus and project direction. Has thorough knowledge and understanding of concepts and subject matter expertise

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with culturing a broad variety of mammalian cells; proficiency with maintenance and differentiation of iPSCs and primary cell lines
• Experience training junior researchers
• Experience with in vivo disease models and ex vivo pharmacology

Base Salary Range: $97,600 to $128,100

Are you ready to 'go beyond' to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!

About us
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are over 9.000 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.

Why work with us?
At UCB, we don't just complete tasks, we create value. We aren't afraid to push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected, and has equal opportunities to do their best work. We 'go beyond' to create value for our patients, and always with a human focus, whether that's on our patients, our employees, or our planet. Working for us, you will discover a place where you can grow, and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.

At UCB, we've embraced a hybrid-first approach to work, bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless explicitly stated in the description or precluded by the nature of the position, roles are hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office.

UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. UCB invites you to voluntarily self-identify during the application process. Provision of self-identification information is entirely voluntary and a decision to provide or not provide such information will not have any effect on your application for employment, your employment with UCB, or otherwise subject you to any adverse treatment. Any information you provide will be considered confidential and will be kept separate from your application and/or personnel file and will only be used in accordance with applicable laws, orders, and regulations.

Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on US-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com for application to US based roles. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.